
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Manhattan Beach Neighborhood of Manhattan Beach, CA from $500 (38 Rentals)
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1643 Artesia Blvd

1436 12th St

Windsor House

1511 Artesia Blvd

1200 Manhattan Beach Blvd

Manhattan Beach Artesia

1826-1828 12th St

1466 Manhattan Beach Blvd
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2400 Vanderbilt Ln

1707 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 124B, Unit 124B

The Eagle Apartments

1915 Warfield Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

2011 Nelson Ave

2120 Vanderbilt Ln

1901 Carnegie Ln

2203 Mathews Ave

Peppertree Apartments
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1605 Blossom Ln

Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments

2026 Hermosa Ave, Unit 5

2026 Hermosa Ave

2404 Mathews Ave

1831 Grant Ave

2200 Grant Ave

Ocean Air

Sea Air Apartments
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Rockefeller Apartments

Marina Bay Club

1900 Rockefeller Ln

The Mosaic Apartments

2020 Graham Ave

1803 Pacific Coast Hwy

Gates Apartments

2115 Grant Ave

2115 Mathews Ave
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Nelson Ave Apartments

1731 Pacific Coast Hwy
East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Manhattan Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Manhattan Beach Studio Apartments | $2,300 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
| East Manhattan Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,950 | $2,700 |
| East Manhattan Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $2,350 | $6,500 |
| East Manhattan Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,322 | $3,695 | $4,950 |
| East Manhattan Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,250 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Manhattan Beach Neighborhood of Manhattan Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Manhattan Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Manhattan Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sea Air Apartments priced from $2,055. Marina Bay Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable East Manhattan Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Air Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,055 |
| Marina Bay Club | MarinaBay-1bd/1bath PCH | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| The Eagle Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 1901 Carnegie Ln | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| 1643 Artesia Blvd | 2bdr/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Manhattan Beach, CA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Manhattan Beach area is the $3.09 price per square foot 1534 Manhattan Beach Blvd Model at 1534 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit A in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value East Manhattan Beach apartment is the 1922 Curtis Ave Model at 1922 Curtis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Manhattan Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1534 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit A | 1534 Manhattan Beach Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 1922 Curtis Ave, Unit 2 | 1922 Curtis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 946 15th Pl, Unit 946 | 946 15th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| 1643 Artesia Blvd | 2bdr/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 1653 Bayview Dr, Unit 1653 | 1653 Bayview Dr | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 1415 Bonnie Brae St, Unit A | 1415 Bonnie Brae St | 2BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| 1605 Blossom Ln | 1605 Blossom Ln | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
| 1915 Warfield Ave, Unit 4 | 1915 Warfield Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| The Eagle Apartments | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
| Sea Air Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Manhattan Beach Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Manhattan Beach?
The cheapest apartment in East Manhattan Beach is Sea Air Apartments which is listed at $2,055, while the average apartment in East Manhattan Beach costs $16,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Manhattan Beach?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in East Manhattan Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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